🌱 Six Dead After Car Crashes In Construction Zone + Catonsville Trail

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A morning shower. High: 75 Low: 51.
• Friday: Cooler with periods of rain. High: 55 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Yesterday, Mar. 22, six people were killed after a vehicle crashed into a work zone on I-695 in Baltimore County. The car struck multiple construction workers before overturning. County Executive Johnny Olszewski said, "On behalf of all the residents of Baltimore County, we offer our sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who have lost their lives in today's tragic crash and my prayers remain with those injured in this horrific incident." (Catonsville Patch)
2. Catonsville Rails To Trails' Spring Clean-Up Day starts at 9 a.m. on Apr. 1. Participants will help clear tree branches and garbage off the trails, help free healthy trees from vines and ivy, divide daffodil bulbs, and more. (Catonsville Patch)
3. On Mar. 30, the Catonsville Chamber of Commerce will host "Lunch & Learn" with Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM). The event will include a lunch, a tour, and an informative session regarding how BISM is changing attitudes toward blindness for the better. Click here to learn more and to register for free. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in and around Catonsville:

Thursday, March 23

• Peace A Pizza Night For Abby's Carts Of Courage At Catonsville Peace A Pizza (3:00 PM)
• Family Game Night At sweetFrog Catonsville (5:00 PM)

Friday, March 24

• Friday Night Stand Up At Zissimos Bar (7:30 PM, 9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The local housing scene is buzzing with activity, and a variety of homes are available to choose from! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Catonsville area, including a four-bedroom on Edmondson Ridge Road for $289,900. (Catonsville Patch)
• If you’re looking to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your life, start looking at your local Catonsville area animal shelters! See adorable, tiny kittens like Donut and other adoptable pets in your area at the link. (Catonsville Patch)
• Now through Apr. 25 you can check out the Resident Artist Winter Exhibition at the Catonsville Clubhouse! The exhibit it open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)

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Featured events:

• Maryland Day Festival (March 25)
• Brunch & Buy (March 26)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on March 27th and 28th at Merriweather Lakehouse (March 27)
• Catonsville Short Line Spring Clean Up Day (April 1)
• Brightview Rolling Hills - Catonsville Senior Living Community Open House (April 8)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. Thanks for following along!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!